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Students at Granite Park Jr. High School may not have the opportunity to participate in competitive athletics but the school does offer after-school sports programs that encourage participation, sportsmanship and fun. Participation is the focus at Granite Park
Student involvement and participation, rather than competitiveness, is the goal for Granite Park Junior High’s popular intramural sports programs. With flag football and outdoor soccer continuing...
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No longer offering competitive sports, Granite High School still has intramural activities such as soccer, basketball and karate. Karate program kick-starts Granite students
Growing up in Pennsylvania, Don Stryker was often teased about his size. Learning the martial arts helped him gain self-esteem and the confidence to stand up to others. It’s that same character S...
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Students from Woodrow Wilson and Lincoln elementary schools, such as these shown here, can participate in arts and crafts and sports, thanks to after-school programs provided by the South Salt Lake City Parks and Recreation Department. (Photo courtesy of South Salt Lake City Parks and Recreation) After-school programs offer extended learning
According to national crime statistics, violent crimes by juveniles peak in the afternoon between 3 and 4 p.m., the hour at the end of the school day. Coincidentally, that’s just when after-school...
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Jr. Jazz basketball set for tip-off
The City of South Salt Lake Parks and Recreation Department’s popular Jr. Jazz youth basketball league is set to tip off in December. The league, open to youth 4 years old to sixth grade, will be...
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South Salt Lake resident Lonny Casey (number 97 in green) is using his experience in football to help the Olympus High School lacrosse team. Casey eager to leave mark on lacrosse field
Coming from a football background, Lonny Casey always enjoyed getting the last hit on the opposition. These days, he’s leaving more than his share of marks on the lacrosse field. Casey, a senior ...
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Local Softball Team Unites for Cause
At least for one team, winning is not the sole reason for playing the game. Hit Dat, an adult recreation softball team primarily of American Indians, has made itself winners both on and off the d...
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Concert, movie series caters to community
The community spoke and the South Salt Lake Arts Council listened. The finale of the council’s concerts and movies series takes place Sept. 5 at the Pioneer Craft House with a martial arts theme ...
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Always-popular soccer league ready to start up in South Salt Lake
It’s one of the city’s most popular recreational programs and it’s just about ready to get under way. The South Salt Lake City fall youth soccer league will begin the first week of September. It r...
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Youth basketball camp to teach children the basics, prepare for Jr. Jazz play
The Jr. Jazz program has historically been successful in South Salt Lake City. For youngsters who want to get a jump start on the upcoming season and improve their skills, the South Salt Lake Par...
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Bikers enjoy the paved path along the Jordan River Parkway at James Madison Park. Jordan River Parkway features a variety of activities
A wide range of unique recreational and sporting activities exist for South Salt Lake residents basically along what happens to be the western border of the city: the Jordan River. Once rightfull...
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Aaron (left) and Bill Espinoza will give an award recognizing the city for its help with the annual 5K run put on by Navajo Hogan restaurant. Navajo Hogan sponsors benefit race
As part of the South Salt Lake City’s monthlong Freedom Festival celebration, the Navajo Hogan restaurant is sponsoring a 5K run that will benefit Circle of Friends, a nonprofit organization. The...
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